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Queen Of Rodeo To Be Selected

Description: Story promoting the 1970 rodeo and advising the queen candidates should sign up. Photo of Jean Neustadt with 1969 Queens is with the article. Form for queen registration is with the article. Newspaper article, original
Date: December 30, 1969
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Ardmore Birthday Celebration, 1969

Description: Daily Ardmoreite, July 25, 1969. Story of the plans for the celebration the following day in Ardmore. This was the 82nd celebration.
Date: 1969
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Blackburn, Sam W.

Description: "Sam W. Blackburn-The Wicked Flea" by Bill Hamilton, Daily Ardmoreite. July 30, 1969. Story of the life and work of former managing editor of the Daily Ardmoreite. Blackburn began his newspaper work in Ardmore on the Ardmore Morning Press in 1923 with Harry Stroud, managing editor, and James Lloyd, owner. Article written on the day of his burial at Rose Hill Cemetery in Ardmore. He had died two days before. newspaper article
Date: 1969
Creator: Hamilton, Bill
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Ardmore's Famous Indian Artist

Description: Daily Ardmoreite, Sept. 7, 1969, by Mac McGalliard. "Ardmore's Famous Indian Artist" story of the noted Creek artist. History of life and work of Mr. Beaver is included along with a photograph of him and his wife, Juanita. newspaper article, 2 pages
Date: 1969
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Gene Autry History Recalled

Description: Daily Ardmoreite, Nov. 27, 1969, by Mac McGalliard. "Gene Autry History Recalled" story of the town and its early history, including the five names it has had. (Henderson's Store, Lou, Dresden, Berwyn and Gene Autry) newspaper article, photocopy
Date: 1969
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Frank Canton-Outlaw, General, Enigma

Description: Canton, Frank M. Life of early day outlaw-lawman Frank M. Canton. Born Joe Horner, in 1849, near Richmond, Virginia. After brush with the law near Jacksboro, Tex., he changed his name to Canton. After that he was a range detective, sheriff, U. S. Marshall and put the Oklahoma National Guard in shape as its first adjutant general. 10 pages, magazine article
Date: 1969
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Scarcity of Courage?

Description: by Mac McGalliard, Feb. 5, 1969. Column written in response to anonymous letter received', criticizing an editorial run in the Daily Ardmoreite.
Date: 1969
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

First State Lodge Opened in 1950

Description: Story of the building of Lake Murray State Lodge, its dedication ceremony, expansions and people that were involved. Newspaper article, 1 page.
Date: 1969
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Jesse James Unjustly Labeled, Grandson Says

Description: Redlands-Yucaipa News, by Charles Cosgrove. Story from Jesse Lee James, grandson of the outlaw, contradicting history of his grandfather. J. L. James reports his grandfather died in 1951, in Hood County, Texas, and results of the post mortem examination are give. 4 pages photocopied. from Fred Mott, Garland, Tex.
Date: 1969
Creator: Cosgrove, Charles
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

State Fair Better Newspaper Contest, 1969

Description: Article in The Oklahoma Publisher, Oct. 1969, announcing winners in the contest held Sept. 26, 1969, at the State Fair of Oklahoma. Daily Ardmoreite won sweepstakes trophy, Division One, with a total of 440 points. Winners in other divisions, along with other places, are also listed.
Date: 1969
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Wapanucka Academy

Description: Series of three articles, written by M. L. , from the Johnston County Capital-Democrat, Jan. 9 - 23, 1969. Story of visit to the school, also known as Allan's Academy, Wapanucka Seminary, Wapanucka Female Manual Labor School, Wapanucka Female Institute, and Rock Academy. A teacher at the school, Mary C. Greenleaf, is covered along with location of her grave. General history of the school, from opening in 1852, to closing in 1901, is included in the articles.
Date: 1969
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Johnston County Native Illustrious peace Officer

Description: Sweeten, Jess. Story of his life as lawman in east Texas, as sheriff of Henderson County, Texas, as special Texas Ranger, as investigator for Mobil Oil Co, and the connections with outlaws Bonnie & Clyde. Newspaper article
Date: 1969
Creator: Evers, Kay
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Simmons, Felix F.

Description: Obituary notice from Daily Ardmoreite, March 18, 1969. He was chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the Exchange National Bank in Ardmore for 15 years. newspaper article
Date: 1969
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

A Dream Coming True for Ardmore-Thanks to Ethel Goddard

Description: Outline of proposed events and used of the Charles B. Goddard Center is given. Members of the various committees are seen in photographs with the article and listed on a separate sheet.
Date: 1969
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

State Fair Better Newspaper Contest, 1969

Description: Daily Ardmoreite, Sept. 26, 1969, "Ardmoreite Top Award Winner". Article announcing winning of "Sweepstakes Award" by the newspaper. Mention of other division winners included in the article.
Date: 1969
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Walker, E. A.

Description: "Former City Banker Due Honor At O.U." Daily Ardmoreite, Sept. 21, 1969. Story of the former president of the First Natl. Bank, Ardmore. Brief life history and other business interests are noted in the article. North tower of the Glenn C. Couch Center at O.U. was dedicated to Walker,who had left a large bequest to the university. newspaper article
Date: 1969
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Kilpatrick, Jack

Description: "Under the Reading Lamp" by Jack Gregory and Rennard Strickland, Tulsa World, Oct. 26, 1969. Review of Kilpatricks last book, "New Echota Letters" (SMU Press, $5). Information on the five other books by this Cherokee author is also given in the article. 1 page
Date: 1969
Creator: Jack Gregory, Rennard Strickland
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Evers, Kay

Description: "Downtown Fire Contained", Daily Ardmoreite, June 12, 1969. Story of fire on North Washington near downtown that blazed for almost three hours. Ed Jennings was Fire Chief at the time and D.G. Marshall was Chief of Police.
Date: 1969
Creator: Evers, Kay
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Fire Department

Description: Old steam pumper engine being loaded for transportation to the Oklahoma State Firemens Museum in Oklahoma City. Ed Jennings, Chief, is seen by the 1900 model pumper named after L. C. Slaughter, Ardmores first salaried fire chief. newspaper article Daily Ardmoreite, Sept. 25, 1969
Date: 1969
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Daily Ardmoreite

Description: "Historical Group to Meet Monday", April 24, 1969. Story of meeting of the CHS and showing of a film on the Five Civilizes Tribes, "The Unfinished Journey".
Date: 1969
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Daily Ardmoreite

Description: "Local History Books Planned", Feb. 5, 1969. Story of meeting of the CHS and plans for book by Mac McGalliard, containing columns from the Daily Ardmoreite, and one containing pages from the Shrine Club Rodeo programs.
Date: 1969
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Daily Ardmoreite

Description: "Krakel to Make Ardmore Speech", Oct. 12, 1969. Story of visit by Dean Krakel, National Cowboy Hall of Fame, to the CHS.
Date: 1969
Creator: Krakel, Dean
Partner: Ardmore Public Library
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